The Best Green Smoothie
This recipe is appropriate for individuals with diabetes mellitus. It includes low glycemic index fruits, healthy fats, and is low in added sugars. However, portion control and monitoring blood sugar levels are still important.
Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen, by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- Low-FODMAP
- Anti-inflammatory
- Dairy-free
- High blood pressure
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- IBS
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Low-carb
- Paleo
- Psoriasis
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 medium ripe avocado
- 1 inch knob of ginger, peeled
- 2 cups organic spinach
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as necessary
- Optional: 1 tbsp hemp seeds or flaxseed meal
Method
- In a large high-powered blender, add in all ingredients and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are well combined. If necessary, add in more milk to thin the smoothie and blend again. Serves 1.2 min timer
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